2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reine des Bois Domaine de la Mordoree
As always a contender for wine of the vintage. Comprising of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Counoise, 5% Syrah and 5% Vaccarese from 60 year old vines in three parcels of land - La Crau, La Cabrières and Bois La Ville, giving minute yields of 30hl/ha. Aged in 50% oak and 50% stainless steel. Full, ripe and superbly riveting juice. From an under-rated vintage and drinking from 8 years.